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Boxborough Select Board
How the Boxborough Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. Susan Bak served as Chair and Robert Stemple as Clerk, with Leslie Fox and Maria Neyland. Rick Barrett resigned from the board effective January 2, 2018 (his resignation was accepted January 8, 2018) and the seat stayed vacant until the May 2018 election. MassVoter has loaded this board’s minutes from January 8, 2018 on; the start date is a placeholder. Robert Stemple chaired several spring 2018 meetings as Chair Pro Tem. Until August 2018 the minutes call the board the Board of Selectmen. Covers 12 meetings, January 8 to May 14, 2018.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
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Members
Leslie FoxMember · At-large · at 12 of 12 meetingsMaria NeylandMember · At-large · at 12 of 12 meetings
Robert StempleClerk · At-large · at 12 of 12 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Boxborough Select Board minutes from January 8, 2018 through August 24, 2026: 260 meetings and 2,201 votes. The town’s Agenda Center has Select Board minutes from 2017 on; MassVoter loaded 2018 on. Sixteen files posted as 2018-2020 minutes are blank (every page is empty), so those meetings are not here: January 22, February 26 (pre-Town Meeting session), February 27 and April 2, 2018; February 2, March 4, March 18, April 1, April 22, May 6, July 8, July 29, October 11, November 4 and November 18, 2019; and January 6, 2020. A few other files in the minutes slot are the agenda or another meeting’s minutes (January 12, 2018; March 29, June 21, 2021; May 14, 2026). Five scanned files were read by text recognition. The minutes call the board the Board of Selectmen until August 2018 and the Select Board after that. Not here: executive-session minutes (including released ones posted in 2023); subcommittee meetings; votes of the Finance Committee, Planning Board and other boards at joint meetings; Boxborough Leadership Forum and Acton-Boxborough tri-board sessions; meetings with an agenda but no posted minutes (among them October 14, November 24, December 1, December 8 and December 22, 2025, and May 12 and May 28, 2025); and meetings after August 24, 2026 (the September 14 and 28, 2026 minutes are not posted yet). Boxborough’s minutes name the mover and seconder and give the count as yes-no-abstain (“Vote: Approved 5-0-0”); a count that matches the members present with no no votes is shown as every member present voting yes. When a member takes part remotely, and through the Zoom years 2020-2022, the board votes by roll call (“Hilberg – aye; Stemple – aye …”), shown by name. Splits usually name the members who voted no (“Approved 3-2-0 (Fowlks, Anderson)”, “4-1-0, with Member Fowlks against”); where a split count names no one, or the count and the names disagree, we show the count only, with a note (28 votes), and where the minutes give no count or names we show the result only (8 votes). A count printed as “Approved 2-3-0” is shown as failed. Members who recused themselves are not shown in that vote; members who arrived late, left early or were out of the room are shown only in the votes they were there for, and some 2020-2022 minutes give separate attendance lists for the executive-session start and the open session. A motion with no recorded outcome is not counted as a vote. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
May 14Ratify the terms of the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA)…Motion: Member Neyland moved to ratify the terms of the Memorandum of…Passed 3–0 · see note
May 14, 2018: Ratify the terms of the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between the Town and Boxborough Professional Firefighters, Local 4601 for Successor Collective Bargaining Agreement for the term July 1, 2018...
Member Neyland moved to ratify the terms of the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between the Town and Boxborough Professional Firefighters, Local 4601 for Successor Collective Bargaining Agreement for the term July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved 3 - 0.
Yes: Bak, Fox, NeylandRobert Stemple was out of the meeting (the minutes record that the member left and came back), so is not shown in this vote.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to ratify the terms of the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between the Town and Boxborough Professional Firefighters, Local 4601 for Successor Collective Bargaining Agreement for the term July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved 3 - 0..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Fox)
Apr 30Approve the application of Anthony Campana, doing business as…Motion: A list of attendees is attached and incorporated by reference. Mr.…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · see note
April 30, 2018: Approve the application of Anthony Campana, doing business as Motoscout Auto Brokers, for a Class II - Used Vehicle Dealer's License (Non-display, Internet-based), and to issue a license for the...
A list of attendees is attached and incorporated by reference. Mr. Campana addressed the concerns brought up at the earlier hearing and the spoke to related communications with Town officials (e.g. Town Planner). He further noted that his intention is not to store any vehicles on the property. Chair moved to approve the application of Anthony Campana, doing business as Motoscout Auto Brokers, for a Class II - Used Vehicle Dealer's License (Non-display, Internet-based), and to issue a license for the year ending January 1, 2019. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 4 - 0.
The minutes say “Chair moved”; Susan Bak chaired the meeting.
From the minutes
“A list of attendees is attached and incorporated by reference. Mr. Campana addressed the concerns brought up at the earlier hearing and the spoke to related communications with Town officials (e.g. Town Planner). He further noted that his intention is not to store any vehicles on the property. Chair moved to approve the application of Anthony Campana, doing business as Motoscout Auto Brokers, for a Class II - Used Vehicle Dealer's License (Non-display, Internet-based), and to issue a license for the year ending January 1, 2019. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 4 - 0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Neyland)
Apr 9Approve the Conservation Restriction granted by the Boxborough Conservation…Motion: Member Stemple moved to approve the Conservation Restriction granted by the…Passed 3–0 · see note
April 9, 2018: Approve the Conservation Restriction granted by the Boxborough Conservation Trust to the Town of Boxborough, acting by and through its Conservation Commission, pursuant to Section 32 of Chapter...
Member Stemple moved to approve the Conservation Restriction granted by the Boxborough Conservation Trust to the Town of Boxborough, acting by and through its Conservation Commission, pursuant to Section 32 of Chapter 184 of the General Laws of Massachusetts and Section 8C of Chapter 40 of the General Laws of Massachusetts, for land located at 940 Depot Road, known as Inches Wood. Seconded by Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 3-0
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Susan Bak, Robert Stemple, Maria Neyland and Leslie Fox). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to approve the Conservation Restriction granted by the Boxborough Conservation Trust to the Town of Boxborough, acting by and through its Conservation Commission, pursuant to Section 32 of Chapter 184 of the General Laws of Massachusetts and Section 8C of Chapter 40 of the General Laws of Massachusetts, for land located at 940 Depot Road, known as Inches Wood. Seconded by Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 3-0.” (Motion: Stemple, second: Neyland)
Apr 9Appoint Hal Salzman to serve as an alternate member…Motion: Member Stemple moved to appoint Hal Salzman to serve as an…Passed 3–0 · see note
April 9, 2018: Appoint Hal Salzman to serve as an alternate member of the Energy Committee for a term effective immediately and ending on June 30, 2019
Member Stemple moved to appoint Hal Salzman to serve as an alternate member of the Energy Committee for a term effective immediately and ending on June 30, 2019. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 3-0.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Susan Bak, Robert Stemple, Maria Neyland and Leslie Fox). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to appoint Hal Salzman to serve as an alternate member of the Energy Committee for a term effective immediately and ending on June 30, 2019. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 3-0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Neyland)
Apr 9Commend Spencer D. Nixon on his upcoming induction into…Motion: Member Neyland moved to commend Spencer D. Nixon on his upcoming…Passed 3–0 · see note
April 9, 2018: Commend Spencer D. Nixon on his upcoming induction into the Eagle Court of Honor
Member Neyland moved to commend Spencer D. Nixon on his upcoming induction into the Eagle Court of Honor. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved 3-0.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Susan Bak, Robert Stemple, Maria Neyland and Leslie Fox). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to commend Spencer D. Nixon on his upcoming induction into the Eagle Court of Honor. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved 3-0..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Stemple)
Apr 9Adopt the draft charter of the Complete Streets Committee…Motion: Chair Bak moved to adopt the draft charter of the Complete…Passed 3–0 · see note
April 9, 2018: Adopt the draft charter of the Complete Streets Committee as drafted and distributed this evening
Chair Bak moved to adopt the draft charter of the Complete Streets Committee as drafted and distributed this evening. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved 3-0.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Susan Bak, Robert Stemple, Maria Neyland and Leslie Fox). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair Bak moved to adopt the draft charter of the Complete Streets Committee as drafted and distributed this evening. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved 3-0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Stemple)
Apr 9Disband the Town Administrator Search Committee effective immediately and…Motion: Chair Bak moved to disband the Town Administrator Search Committee effective…Passed 3–0 · see note
April 9, 2018: Disband the Town Administrator Search Committee effective immediately and extend the Board's appreciation for the Committee's diligent efforts
Chair Bak moved to disband the Town Administrator Search Committee effective immediately and extend the Board's appreciation for the Committee's diligent efforts. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 3-0.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Susan Bak, Robert Stemple, Maria Neyland and Leslie Fox). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair Bak moved to disband the Town Administrator Search Committee effective immediately and extend the Board's appreciation for the Committee's diligent efforts. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 3-0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Neyland)
Apr 9Accept the FFY18 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enforcement and…Motion: Member Stemple moved to accept the FFY18 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety…Passed 3–0 · see note
April 9, 2018: Accept the FFY18 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enforcement and Equipment Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Office of Grants and Research - Highway Safety Division in...
Member Stemple moved to accept the FFY18 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enforcement and Equipment Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Office of Grants and Research - Highway Safety Division in the amount of $5,620.20. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 3-0.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Susan Bak, Robert Stemple, Maria Neyland and Leslie Fox). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to accept the FFY18 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enforcement and Equipment Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Office of Grants and Research - Highway Safety Division in the amount of $5,620.20. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 3-0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Neyland)
Apr 9Accept and place on file with regrets the resignation…Motion: Member Neyland moved to accept and place on file with regrets…Passed 3–0 · see note
April 9, 2018: Accept and place on file with regrets the resignation of Gerard Noel from the position of Inspector of Buildings/Code Enforcement Officer effective the close of business on April 20, 2018
Member Neyland moved to accept and place on file with regrets the resignation of Gerard Noel from the position of Inspector of Buildings/Code Enforcement Officer effective the close of business on April 20, 2018. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved 3-0.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Susan Bak, Robert Stemple, Maria Neyland and Leslie Fox). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to accept and place on file with regrets the resignation of Gerard Noel from the position of Inspector of Buildings/Code Enforcement Officer effective the close of business on April 20, 2018. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved 3-0..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Stemple)
Mar 19Approve the $5,000 in funding as currently stated in…Motion: Recycling Education: The Board discussed EnCom's earlier presentation. The Board did…Failed 1–3 · No: Bak, Fox, Neyland
March 19, 2018: Approve the $5,000 in funding as currently stated in the proposed article
Recycling Education: The Board discussed EnCom's earlier presentation. The Board did encourage EnCom to create an avenue to educate the public on proper waste disposal however, there are concerns about how they intend on implementing this effort. It was suggested that EnCom be encouraged to take a more benign approach - signage, mailings, starting out and further that $1,500 in funding would be more appropriate. It was put forth to approve the $5,000 in funding as currently stated in the proposed article, roll call vote 1-3: Stemple, aye; Neyland, nay; Fox, nay; and Bak, nay.
Yes: StempleNo: Bak, Fox, NeylandThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Recycling Education: The Board discussed EnCom's earlier presentation. The Board did encourage EnCom to create an avenue to educate the public on proper waste disposal however, there are concerns about how they intend on implementing this effort. It was suggested that EnCom be encouraged to take a more benign approach - signage, mailings, starting out and further that $1,500 in funding would be more appropriate. It was put forth to approve the $5,000 in funding as currently stated in the proposed article, roll call vote 1-3: Stemple, aye; Neyland, nay; Fox, nay; and Bak, nay..”
From the Boxborough Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Boxborough Select Board page (named group photo, LCTV) — Sam Anderson, Priya Sundaram, Wes Fowlks, Bob Stemple and Kristin Hilberg. Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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